Senior students create art for the suffering cards for the Senior Capstone project.

Responding to Suffering: Real Work for Real People in the Real World

What is suffering? What do different religions believe about suffering? What does the Bible say about suffering?

These are some of the big questions that our seniors ask for a senior capstone project in Rev. Johnson's class. After wrestling with these questions they then ask: What do I believe about suffering?

Bob Olson '65

Bob Olson '65 shares the a tragedy as a child to his life-long ministry with Hospitality House and prison ministries.

Roughly a dozen students stand in a semicircle in a recording studio singing, led by Billy Steele

MA Singers Write and Professionally Record Song with Grammy-Winning Billy Steele

Billy Steele worked with MA singers to write and produce and original song, an unusual experience for the average high school student.

Students are working with a teacher to learn to use video cameras, the title of the blog is written over the image.

From Blessing Refugees to A Red Carpet Documentary Screening: Core at the Lower School

Lower School students take a year-long specialist class designed to help them integrate the core values in practical ways. You might be surprised at some of the projects these students pull off!

An Asian-American man stands in front of a grassy area outside a large building. He is smiling at the camera on a sunny day.

Use Your Knowledge for Good: Erick Horrmann '03 on the Intersection of Transracial Adoption and Ministry

As a Korean adoptee raised in a German-Norwegian household, Erick Hormann often felt like he didn't fit in...anywhere. But during college he discovered the place his unique makeup could be part of bringing something good to his campus ministry.

Four students work at a table on a small plastic item.

8 Things You Might Not Know About MA's International Space Station Project

We all know that there is a team of innovative students that collaborate each year to send a science experiment to the International Space Station. But do we really know what that involves? Here are eight things you might not know about the work these intrepid scientists carry out.

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Halle Whitman '23 on Remembering the Community We Experienced

Halle Whitman '23 reminds classmates to look back on the community they experienced fondly while stepping boldly into future endeavors.

Ellie Novak '23 on Being Shaped by the MA Community

Ellie Novak found that academics, peers, and teachers all came together to shape her into the person she is today.

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Benjamin Akers '23 on Faith At MA

Benjamin Akers '23 shares how Minnehaha's faith distinction has impacted him.

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Sigrid Davidson '23 On Loving the Pursuit of Knowledge at Minnehaha Academy

Sigrid Davidson '23 shares about her experience with the pursuit of knowledge during her time at MA.

Eleven Latin students stand on school steps and smile at the camera.

Upper School Latin Students Excell on the National Exam

Upper School Latin students received eleven awards on this year's National Latin Exam.

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Use Your Knowledge for Good: Tessa Flippin '05 on Venture Capitalism as Social Justice

How can venture capitalism become a tool for social justice? After founding her own company and then crossing the table to sit as a venture capitalist, Tessa Flippin '05 has some ideas.

A woman stands on a sidewalk in a neighborhood next to Minnehaha Academy. She is smiling, and the sun is bright.

Use Your Knowledge for Good: Laura Smith '90 on How a Mapping Class Sparks Change

Is it possible that a handful of college students could impact access to preschools in Saint Paul or land tenure among Minnesota Ojibwe through a mapping course? Absolutely, says geography Professor Laura Smith '90, and she leads the classes that do this work.

A middle-aged man stands in front of Minnehaha Academy and smiles at the camera.

Use Your Knowledge for Good: David Jones '82 on Using Science to Serve the Community

How can working for the State of Minnesota as a research scientist be an act of service? For David Jones '82, it's all about perspective.

Mary Los Baños '52: On Following the Good Shepherd to Pioneer Early Childhood Education Programs from O'ahu to Burma.

How does a humble special education teacher become a pioneer, bringing early childhood education to schools across six Southeast Asian countries? One step at a time.

Twenty-three students stand in front of the school, some with medals and some holding certificates.

Minnehaha Academy Middle School Latin Students Take Home National Honors

This year, 87% of our Middle School National Latin Exam participants took home awards.

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Minnehaha Academy Middle School French Students Place Nationally

Fifteen Middle School students received awards for their work on the national French exam this year!

John Gronseth and friend with small plane in the background

John Gronseth '80

John Gronseth '80 re-careers as a missionary pilot, a coffee house in China, and in his 50's to a supply chain analyst.

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Bold Growth: Sam Peterson '93 on Sustainable Sushi

Sam Peterson's '93 drive to offer a sustainable but unique and accessible dining experience led to a Minneapolis staple: Kyatchi.

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Bold Growth: Bryn Knatterud '02 on Spiritual Accountability

Bryn Knatterud shares why spiritual accountability can be good for business.

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